The Adventures Guild
Chapter 18: The Hard Decision

The Adventure Guild managed to seize the Ancient Fortress after fighting desperately for several days. But the victory did not come without casualties. Some members of the group were injured and their equipment was damaged. Hiro felt sad and disappointed, he felt responsible for the well-being of the group members.

Meanwhile, Yumi felt extremely depressed after seeing so much bloodshed. He began to question his decision to join the Adventure Guild. Do they deserve to take risks and face such danger? Is the decision right?

At night, while the group is resting, Yumi decides to express her feelings to Hiro. He claimed to be uncomfortable with their decision to fight the ferocious creatures. Hiro tries to convince her that their duty as members of the Adventure Guild is to protect the citizens from danger and maintain peace in this world. However, Yumi still felt hesitant.

The next morning, Hiro assigns the task to the group to find a source of clean water and repair damaged equipment. However, Yumi decides to leave the group and return to a nearby village. He felt unable to face any more danger and bloodshed.

After several days of searching for a water source and repairing equipment, the group returned to the village where they joined the Adventure Guild. Hiro is surprised to learn that Yumi is not there. After finding out, she discovers that Yumi has left the Adventure Guild and returned to their original world.

Hiro feels sad and lost, but he also respects Yumi's decision. He decided to stick around and complete their tasks together. He realized that difficult decisions had to be made in every adventure, but that was what made them true adventurers.

Upon seeing the giant beast, all the members of the Adventure Guild felt fear and surprise. Hiro thought that it was the right time to use his strength. Quickly, he took out his sword and ran towards the creature. Yumi and the other members were surprised to see the sudden action of Hiro.

However, when Hiro ran towards the giant creature, he suddenly saw a mysterious figure appearing in front of him. The figure was extremely powerful, and had a terrifying aura. Suddenly, the figure stops Hiro and warns him not to challenge the creature alone.

The mysterious figure then introduces himself as a royal general, known as one of the strongest fighters in the whole world. The general took over the duties of the Adventure Guild, and quickly finished off the giant creature with a single blow.

After the fight was over, the general invited the Adventure Guild to the kingdom's main city, where he promised to help them find a way to return to their own world. They then set off for the main city of the kingdom in high spirits.

When they arrived at the main city, they met the king and queen of the kingdom. The king and queen were impressed by their courage and ability, and offered help to find their way home. They then meet a magi expert who has researched the portal that connects their world with the world they live in now.

The magi explained that the portal was locked, and could only be opened with four keys hidden in the four corners of the world. The Adventure Guild then decided to embark on a mission to search for the four keys.

They encountered many obstacles and dangers on their way, but eventually managed to find all four keys and open the portal. They then returned to their own world, and felt very happy to be back home.

On their journey, Hiro and Yumi realize that they have discovered their true selves in the adventure. They felt inspired by the courage and persistence of the Adventure Guild members, and decided to become true adventurers in their own world. They promise to continue to adventure and explore their world in the same spirit they have done in the alternate world.

The Adventure Guild marched gallantly towards the next city. They had passed through deserts and wilderness, and now they saw a city in the distance. The city has a high wall and looks crowded with residents who go out and in. They hope to find new clues on how to return to their own world.

After a while of walking, they finally reached the city gate. A guard approached them and asked them the purpose of their arrival. Hiro explained that they were Adventure Guilds and were looking for information about this world.

"Alright," said the guard, "but I must tell you that the city is in a precarious state. There was a group of robbers who were troubling the townspeople. They've stolen valuables and robbed people in the streets."

The Adventure Guild agreed to help catch the robber. They were told that the robbers often gathered in a stables outside the city.

After entering the city, they meet a nobleman who offers to help them find the robber if they agree to help him free his daughter who was kidnapped by the band of robbers. The Adventure Guild accepted the offer and agreed to release the noble's daughter.

They then walked to the stables that the gatekeeper had mentioned. After searching, they found the trail of the robber and followed them. The trail leads them to a very dark cave. They were careful when they entered the cave.

They walked in the cave slowly, and suddenly they were attacked by a group of robbers who were preparing. The Adventure Guild quickly withdrew their weapons and fought the robber. After a fierce battle, they managed to defeat the robber.

Inside the cave, they find valuables stolen by robbers, and among them a map showing the location of a portal to another world. They believe that the portal can bring them back to their own world. However, they also realized that the portal was located in a very dangerous area.

After reporting their success to the nobleman and his daughter, the Adventure Guild moved towards the location of the portal. Their journey is full of danger, they must fight dragons, goblins, and other monsters. However, they did not retreat and continued forward until they reached the location of the portal.

But there they found a new problem. The portal was locked and they needed a special key to open it. They then decided to search for that key and continued to struggle to find a way Suddenly, Hiro felt something strange happen to him. He felt his body give off a white light and he felt energy flowing throughout his body. Yumi who saw this was also surprised.

"What happened to you, Hiro?" yumi asked worriedly.

"Don't know, but it feels like something has changed," Hiro replied as he held onto his chest.

"What strength?" ask Hiro.

"Your strength as a Hero" answered Marcella.

"Hero?" ask Yumi.

"Yes, you two are the Heroes chosen to save this world from darkness" Marcella replied.

Hiro and Yumi looked at each other, they never thought that they were the Heroes chosen to save this world. They feel responsible and ready to fight the darkness.

"Let's go and save this world" Hiro said with a smile.

"Yes, we will do it together," Yumi replied with vigor.

They both prepare to continue their adventure. That day, they learn that they are not just ordinary adventurers. They are Heroes who have a great duty to protect the world from darkness. With passion and determination, they are ready to face all the obstacles that will come.

After crossing the forest and the river, they finally arrived at a large city. The city was filled with people rushing here and there, filling the streets and markets. Hiro and Yumi were fascinated by the sight. They had never seen such a big city before.

Their group arrived in the city in the afternoon and they decided to look for lodging first. After a while of walking, they found an inn that looked quite clean and well maintained.

After paying the room rent, they went to their respective rooms to unwind. Hiro decides to take a nap while Yumi chooses to explore the city to buy some of the supplies they need.

Moments later, Yumi returned to the inn empty-handed. "I didn't find anything we needed" he said disappointedly.

"Don't worry," Takeru said. "Tomorrow morning we will go to the market and look for what we need. Now, let's take a break."

They all slept well that night, enjoying the comfort of a comfortable bed after a long trip. The morning comes and they wake up with a new spirit to explore the city. They head to a crowded market and shop happily.

Suddenly, they saw a group of men trying to steal from a merchant. Without a doubt, their group ran over to help. They fought with those men and finally managed to defeat them.

"Thank you very much" said the merchant, looking relieved. "You're really my savior."

"Don't worry," said the Guild leader, "it's our job. We're Adventure Guild."

The merchant smiled. "I know the Adventure Guild. You guys are amazing people. Thank you again. Let me give you a gift."

They all smiled happily and received a gift from the merchant. Afterwards, they decide to explore the city and look for clues on how to return to their own world.

At the end of the city, they found an ancient temple surrounded by huge trees and ancient ruins. They decided to inspect the temple and found an ancient king's tomb inside.

While they were exploring the tomb, they found a sparkling magic crystal. When they took it, the crystal emitted a bright light and illuminated the entire tomb.

Without them noticing, the crystal sent them back to their own world. They returned to their normal lives, where they were no longer part of the Adventure Guild and the fantasy world they were exploring. Both felt like they had lost something important in their lives, and they longed for the adventure they had experienced in another world.

However, after some time, they realize that their experience in that alternate world has fundamentally changed them. They became bolder, stronger, and more confident than ever before. They also begin to look at their lives in a different way, appreciating the little things they previously took for granted.

They start planning new adventures, perhaps in the form of online games or even real adventures in the real world. They also begin to think about how they can help others and expand their experience.

Eventually, they realized that their experiences in the Adventure Guild and that fantasy world had given them the opportunity to discover their true selves. They take a step forward, believing that their next adventure will lead them to higher and more amazing places.